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What is Internet2? The Research and Education Network for the United States of America Led by 208 research universities Close collaborations with government: NIH, NSF, NLM, NASA, to name only a few An organization that serves academic and technology needs at all levels of education A venue that brings together academics and scientists from all over the world

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MAGPI’s Role and Mission What is MAGPI? MAGPI is a regional aggregation point for Internet2. We serve the Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey research and education communities. MAGPI’s Mission To introduce new technology To collaboratively develop new applications with our subscribers To make access to these technologies and applications economical and sustainable

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Upcoming/Prospective Members IU17/IU18 Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia School District Philadelphia Museum of Art University of the Arts University of the Sciences Academy of Natural Sciences WHYY …

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International Collaborations: MegaConference Jr. Student-led international Megaconference Focus on Language, Culture, Regional Issues International Distributed Teams of students in program content, developing partnerships, and technical support 7 countries and 29 states participated

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International Collaborations: Leni-Basso / Group Motion Dance Co. DVTS Keio University in Tokyo and Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA Live rehearsal and critique of “Rondo” http://www.magpi.net/Sept16.html

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International Collaboration: Language & Culture Exchange Designed by U Penn students at the Graduate School of Education or students currently enrolled in the university's English Language Program 45 minute, live interactive sessions Were scaled for grade levels and are appropriate for social studies, world cultures, foreign language and geography classes. Programs included: French West Africa, Japanese Pop Culture Exchange and Chinese New Year Information about fall sessions will be available at http://www.magpi.net/exchange.html http://www.magpi.net/exchange.html

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International Collaboration: Game Film Project Interactive Game Film Project Used Access Grid Apple Servers run out of MAGPI Access Grid support by Penn Video Network International University Collaboration between 13 schools

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Expanding Audiences: St. Francis Univ. Outreach to K20 The Didgeridoo: Exploring the Dreamtime (live performance and instruction with Jim Gagnon) The Universe of Song (Music Writing Workshop with Paul Purple) The Arts & Living Seminar Catholicism/World Religions for Secular Institutions

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Connecting to Experience and Expertise: Inner World Discovery Partnership between MAGPI and Inner World Discovery Multimedia Exploration of the Immune System and HIV/AIDS Videoconference Program geared toward High School Students Created by Phil Silverstein, ER doctor at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

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What’s New in Internet2? Internet2 now 10 years old SEGP Program 5 years old New Network New Governance and Nominations Structure New Membership Categories New Members and Partnerships

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What’s New in Internet2? New Internet2 Network (and no, it’s not called Internet3) Primary network has been till now 10 Gbps backbone (Abilene) Merger with NLR did not occur New Net launched Dec. 2006 Partnership with Level 3, Infinera Networks Opens up a broader community to participate in advanced networking Scalable to 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps

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What’s New in Internet2? New Governance and Nominations Recommendations New Proposed Structure Features New Advisory Council Structure New Board Structure New Communication Structure https://wiki.internet2.edu/confluence/display/I2GovNom/Home

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What’s New in Internet2? New Membership Categories Nothing final yet but discussions underway to offer an intermediary level of membership that would be more accessible to smaller universities New opportunities for engagement

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What’s New in Internet2? New Members and Partnerships 17 New Corporate Members: Google, Lucent, … 4 New Affiliate Members: ESnet, HIMSS, UN, US Antarctic Program 1 New University Member: Norfolk University 3 New State Education Networks: TN, AK, FL (DE makes 4!) International Participation: India, Pakistan, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates